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HJR 127

Memorials, Recognition - Music Therapy Week -

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Mike Sparks

HJR 127: Memorials, Recognition - Music Therapy Week OverviewBill Number: HJR 127 Title: Memorials, Recognition - Music Therapy Week Status: Signed by Governor Introduced: Janua

Signed by Governor.
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Bill Summary · HJR 127

HJR 127: Memorials, Recognition - Music Therapy Week

Overview

Bill Number: HJR 127
Title: Memorials, Recognition - Music Therapy Week
Status: Signed by Governor
Introduced: January 29, 2025
Classification: joint resolution
Subject: Memorials, Recognition

Purpose and Intent

The purpose of HJR 127 is to establish an annual "Music Therapy Week" in the state to recognize and promote the benefits of music therapy. The resolution aims to raise awareness about the therapeutic and rehabilitative applications of music, and to highlight the important role that music therapists play in supporting the health and wellbeing of individuals across various settings.

Key Provisions

  • Designates the first full week of March each year as "Music Therapy Week" in the state
  • Encourages state agencies, healthcare providers, educational institutions, and other organizations to observe and promote Music Therapy Week through appropriate activities and programs
  • Calls on the Governor to issue an annual proclamation recognizing Music Therapy Week and its significance

Affected Parties and Impacts

This resolution will impact:

  • Music therapists and the music therapy profession, by elevating the visibility and recognition of their work
  • Patients, clients, and communities who receive music therapy services, by increasing awareness of the available resources and benefits
  • Healthcare providers, educators, and human service organizations, by encouraging them to integrate music therapy into their practices and programs
  • The general public, by promoting a greater understanding of how music can be used therapeutically to improve physical, emotional, cognitive, and social functioning

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

HJR 127 was introduced on January 29, 2025 and has since been signed into law by the Governor. The first observance of Music Therapy Week under this resolution will take place in March 2026, and it will continue to be recognized annually going forward.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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